Why are some people lazy?

Being lazy, is an
attributewhich have a negative impact
on a person's life, when viewed by observers around him or her. If you should
critically look at laziness, you will discover that it is more of the thing of
the mind than our physical abilities. Arguments have arose concerning this
attribute called laziness, many people believe that it is not really an
inherent attribute, or a character which some one displays, but rather,
laziness is being defined from the angle or perspective of the observers.

During an interrogation
i had with a friend, i asked him what is his opinion about laziness or being
lazy, his reply was as follows.

"Laziness or being
lazy is a judgment from others.In my humble opinion, it's a classic application of
the "Fundamental Attribution Error."

"If I you don't do the job, it is because you
are lazy".

"If I don't do it, it's for a good reason; I
was too busy, or didn't know how hard it would be, or didn't have the skills I
need to do it sooner, or was interrupted, or didn't get the support I needed,
or couldn't afford to do it".

If you should look into
his argument, you will also discover that there are some valid points he made.
Also, read the below statement from Bill Gates and you will also discover some
important meanings and valid point as well.

"I choose a lazy person to do a
hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it."

So,
what is the true meaning of laziness?

Laziness can simply be
explained as an act in which someone tries to refrain from a task, duty or job,
with some basic reasons. The reasons are best known to the person that is been
termed "lazy", it could be genuine (maybe as a result of tiredness,
health issues, lack of the basic necessary skills in carrying out the task, or
lack of interest) and at the same time it could be faked (maybe, such a person
does not really want to carry out the tasks because her or she is aware there
will be no special reward for it).

Now, let us lay aside
the various views we have concerning laziness and go back to the subject matter
"why are some people lazy"? Without biasness, the following factors
serves as major contributors to why some people are lazy.

Factors
that leads to laziness

1.
Past success

Some people so much
rely on their past success, that they felt there is little or no need to invest
much strength in similar pursuit anymore. This could be a major setback in
life, because too many people out there are labouring night and day to ensure that
they surpass you in that same goal. A student that reduces the time dedicated
to studying (thereby becoming lazy in studying) just because he came top grade
in the class last session, will definitely be planning to meet his waterloo,
just because his colleagues for sure will be putting efforts on their own part
to ensure they outrun him. Unless, they are all bunch of lazy people as well,
then he sees no need putting additional effort.

2.
Already rich

When someone feels he
is already buoyant financially, then he feels there is no need exercising his
physical strength anymore. There is a house help that does the house chores,
driver that drives him all around town, etc. Believe you me, most rich men are
definitely, physically lazy.

3.
Lack of motivation

If you are trying to
embark on a task and there are no motivations coming from any angle, you will
definitely exhibit a lazy attitude towards that task. Motivation can come from
words of encouragement from family members, friends or colleagues in form of
words, assistance or monetary reward. I am sure no one will act lazy when he or
she is aware that there will be a reward when the deed is done.Monetary motivation is mostly used by some
boss in the office, whenever they want their staffs to carry out some duties in
a fast pace.

4.
Habits

Too many people get
accustomed to some certain habit unintentionally. In the act or pretence and
negligence of duty, most people fake laziness. With persistence pretence and
faking of the act, it eventually becomes a habit of theirs.

5.
Lack of ambition/low goals

The lazy attribute of
many people is as a result them having little or no ambition. Some people are
so satisfied with thire mediocre life that they find it difficult to put in
extra strength in order to attain a greater height. Their goals and ambitions
are so low which makes them to feel and act lazy.

6.
Low energy

Aside pretence and
negligence of duties, let us not lay aside that fact that some people lack the
physical strength to carry out chores and duties. Their low strength could be
as a result of malnourishment or some kind of ill health. So, such group of
people are always been termed "lazy".

7.
Illness

Illness can be
physical, mental or emotional. Physical illness leads to loss of strength
thereby making an affected person to become lazy while the sickness persist.
Mental and emotional illness can have a greater and long lasting negative
effect. Someone that is always feeling depressed emotionally down will have
little ideas or strength to contribute in his daily living.

8.
Lack of desire

Once there is no desire
in carrying out a duty, then definitely there is no possibility that you will
achieve your aim. If you eventually force yourself in carrying out the task,
there must be symptoms of laziness that will be portrayed by you. This factor
contributes to the fact that being lazy does not necessarily means you are a
negative or the wrong kind of person.

In summary, these are
just few factors that i observe. Too many other factors might be existing that
sums up in answering the question "why are some people lazy"?

Why are some people lazy?
Reviewed by Chibuzor Aguwa
on
4/19/2016 10:38:00 am
Rating: 5